Curation Residencies in Austria

Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts

Salzburg, Austria

The Internationale Sommerakademie für bildende Kunst Salzburg (Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts), founded in 1953 by Oskar Kokoschka, is Europe’s oldest summer academy of fine arts. Located in Salzburg, Austria, it offers intensive workshops lasting from one to four weeks, led by renowned artists, curators, and critics from around the world. The Academy operates primarily at Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Untersberg quarry in Fürstenbrunn, with additional temporary spaces in Salzburg. It aims to provide a unique environment for participants to engage deeply with art production, curatorial practice, and art writing, fostering critical reflection, artistic production, and networking opportunities. It provides a dynamic and inspiring environment for artists to develop their practice, engage with peers, and gain insights from leading figures in the art world. Through its diverse course offerings and vibrant cultural programs, it continues to be a significant platform for artistic growth and professional development.

Steirischer Herbst

Graz, Austria

Steirischer Herbst is an annual contemporary art festival in Graz, Austria, offering various residency programs including the Research Residency Fellowship for scholars and artists to access its extensive archives and engage with its history and interdisciplinary topics. These residencies typically last one month, provide stipends, housing allowances, and travel support, and culminate in public presentations or events during the festival.

Studio Das Weisse Haus

Vienna, Austria

Studio Das Weisse Haus is a residency and studio program in Vienna, Austria, founded in by the art association das weisse haus, offering spaces for international and local artists, curators, theorists, and journalists in fine arts, photography, and media arts. It promotes intercultural and cross-disciplinary exchange through residencies typically lasting 2-4 months, including studio space, housing, stipends or grants, and networking opportunities like open studio days and events. Programs vary, such as public space projects or curator residencies focused on photography.